The SLA 2015 Annual Conference & INFO-EXPO is a premier event organized by the Special Libraries Association (SLA), dedicated to information professionals worldwide. This annual gathering offers a platform for librarians, information managers, and knowledge professionals to explore the latest trends, technologies, and best practices in the field.
The conference features a diverse array of sessions covering topics such as copyright compliance, knowledge management, data management, and user experience design. Attendees can participate in workshops like "Best Practices for Copyright Compliance" and "An Introduction to Developing a Better Web-based User Experience," designed to enhance their professional skills and knowledge.
In addition to educational sessions, the event includes networking opportunities such as division meetings, open houses, and social events. The INFO-EXPO provides a space for exhibitors to showcase innovative products and services, facilitating connections between attendees and industry leaders. Notable speakers, including Leigh Gallagher, Assistant Managing Editor at Fortune, contribute to the conference's dynamic program.
This conference is ideal for information professionals seeking to stay abreast of industry developments, expand their professional networks, and gain insights from experts in the field. Whether you're a seasoned librarian or new to the profession, the SLA Annual Conference offers valuable resources and connections to support your career growth.
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Abigail Ross
Keller and Heckman LLP
Abigail Ross is affiliated with Keller and Heckman LLP.
Alireza Peyvand Robati
Faculty Member at Department of Knowledge and Information Science at Islamic Azad University, Kerman Branch
Alireza Peyvand Robati is a Faculty Member at the Department of Knowledge and Information Science at Islamic Azad University, Kerman Branch.
Amber Humphreys
Information Resources Manager at Elliott Advisors (UK) Limited
Amber Humphreys is the Information Resources Manager at Elliott Advisors (UK) Limited.
Amjad Quadri
VP Development at Guidance Residential LLC
Amjad Quadri is the VP of Development at Guidance Residential LLC.
Andrew Creamer
Scientific Data Management Specialist at Brown University
Andrew Creamer is a Scientific Data Management Specialist at Brown University, supporting research data management.
Anita Ezzo
Librarian at Michigan State University
Anita Ezzo is a Librarian at Michigan State University, providing information services and research support.
Anita Feidler
Director, IRC at CEB
Anita Feidler is the Director of the IRC at CEB, leading information resource center operations.
Anna Ren
Northwestern University Library
Anna Ren is affiliated with the Northwestern University Library.
April Facciolla
SharePoint Developer at Crain Communications Inc.
April Facciolla is a SharePoint Developer at Crain Communications Inc., specializing in developing and managing SharePoint solutions.
Barbara Wetzel
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
Barbara Wetzel is affiliated with Pacific Northwest National Laboratory.
Benjamin Armstrong
Commander at US Navy
Benjamin Armstrong is a Commander in the US Navy, with expertise in military leadership and strategy.
Beth Maser
Director at PPC
Beth Maser is a Director at PPC, leading information management and consulting services.
Bethan Buddock
Mimas
Bethan Buddock is affiliated with Mimas.
Bethan Ruddock
Project Manager at Mimas
Bethan Ruddock is a Project Manager at Mimas, overseeing projects related to digital library services and resources.
Brian McCarthy
Director of Sales, Eastern USA & US Federal Government at Wolters Kluwer Health
Brian McCarthy is the Director of Sales for Eastern USA and US Federal Government at Wolters Kluwer Health, overseeing sales operations.
Caren Rosales
Boston Public Library
Caren Rosales is affiliated with the Boston Public Library.
Carmen Medina
Specialist Leader at Deloitte Consulting LLP
Carmen Medina is a Specialist Leader at Deloitte Consulting LLP, providing expertise in information management and strategy.
Carol Feltes
University Librarian at The Rockefeller University
Carol Feltes is the University Librarian at The Rockefeller University, managing library services and resources.
Carrie Netzer Wajda
Global New Business Research Specialist at Y&R Advertising
Carrie Netzer Wajda is a Global New Business Research Specialist at Y&R Advertising.
Catherine Fahey
Humanities Librarian at Salem State University
Catherine Fahey is the Humanities Librarian at Salem State University, supporting research and instruction in the humanities.
Catherine Lavalle-Welch
Library Director at University of Wisconsin - La Crosse
Catherine Lavalle-Welch is the Library Director at the University of Wisconsin - La Crosse.
Catherine Lavallée-Welch
Library Director at University of Wisconsin - La Crosse
Catherine Lavallée-Welch is the Library Director at the University of Wisconsin - La Crosse, leading library services and initiatives.
Charlene Kirkpatrick
Librarian at University of Tennessee
Charlene Kirkpatrick is a Librarian at the University of Tennessee, supporting academic research and instruction.
Christina Matz-Costa
Assistant Professor, Graduate School of Social Work at Boston College
Christina Matz-Costa is an Assistant Professor at the Graduate School of Social Work at Boston College, focusing on social work research.
Cindy Moon-Barna
Director, CASE InfoCenter at Council for Advancement and Support of Education
Cindy Moon-Barna is the Director of the CASE InfoCenter at the Council for Advancement and Support of Education, overseeing information services.
Cynthia Robinson
Research Director at Bain Capital
Cynthia Robinson serves as the Research Director at Bain Capital.
Daniel Coleman
NASA
Daniel Coleman works with NASA, specializing in information risk management strategies.
Daniel Theobald
Co-Founder and CTO at Vecna
Daniel Theobald is the Co-Founder and CTO of Vecna, leading technological innovations in the company.
Darryl Sargent
Vice President, National Security & Space Programs at Draper Laboratory
Darryl Sargent is the Vice President of National Security & Space Programs at Draper Laboratory, overseeing national security initiatives.
David Cappoli
Librarian at UCLA
David Cappoli is a Librarian at UCLA, providing information services and research support.
Deb Fanslow
Post-Master's Student at San Jose State University
Deb Fanslow is a Post-Master's Student at San Jose State University, focusing on information science studies.
Deb Hunt
Principal at Information Edge
Deb Hunt is the Principal at Information Edge.
Deborah Hunt
Library Director at Mechanics' Institute Library
Deborah Hunt serves as the Library Director at Mechanics' Institute Library.
Debra Kolah
User Experience Librarian at Rice University
Debra Kolah is the User Experience Librarian at Rice University, specializing in improving library services through user research.
Donna Kafel
e-Science Project Coordinator at University of Massachusetts Medical School
Donna Kafel is the e-Science Project Coordinator at the University of Massachusetts Medical School, focusing on data management education.
Dorotea Szkolar
DigiTech Librarian at GroupM
Dorotea Szkolar is the DigiTech Librarian at GroupM.
Dorothea Salo
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Dorothea Salo is affiliated with the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Elaine Martin
Director of Library Services at Lamar Soutter Library, University of Massachusetts Medical School
Elaine Martin is the Director of Library Services at the Lamar Soutter Library, leading library operations and services.
Ellen Duranceau
Program Manager at MIT Libraries
Ellen Duranceau is a Program Manager at MIT Libraries, focusing on scholarly communication and open access initiatives.
Emily Cunningham Rushing
CI Manager at Haynes and Boone, LLP
Emily Cunningham Rushing serves as the CI Manager at Haynes and Boone, LLP.
Erin Pollard
ERIC Project Officer at Institute of Education Sciences, US Dept. of Education
Erin Pollard is the ERIC Project Officer at the Institute of Education Sciences, overseeing the ERIC database.
Gail Fairhurst
Professor of Communication at University of Cincinnati
Gail Fairhurst is a Professor of Communication at the University of Cincinnati, specializing in organizational communication.
Gary Kahn
Vice-President, Search and Findability Solutions at Earley & Associates
Gary Kahn serves as the Vice-President of Search and Findability Solutions at Earley & Associates.
George Gulla
Vice President at ANSI
George Gulla is the Vice President at ANSI, overseeing standards development and information services.
Giovanna Badia
Schulich Library of Science & Engineering at McGill University
Giovanna Badia is affiliated with the Schulich Library of Science & Engineering at McGill University, supporting science and engineering disciplines.
Graham Robertson
Principal Associate at Bracken Associates
Graham Robertson is a Principal Associate at Bracken Associates.
Greg Urquhart
President at Urquhart Publishing Group
Greg Urquhart is the President of Urquhart Publishing Group.
Hannah Norton
Reference & Liaison Librarian at University of Florida Health Science Center Libraries
Hannah Norton is a Reference & Liaison Librarian at the University of Florida Health Science Center Libraries.
Heather McCann
Interdisciplinary Science Librarian at Hampshire College
Heather McCann is an Interdisciplinary Science Librarian at Hampshire College, supporting science research and instruction.
Hilary Clark
Senior Knowledge Manager at Oliver Wyman
Hilary Clark is the Senior Knowledge Manager at Oliver Wyman.
Ian Bruno
Director, Strategic Partnerships at The Cambridge Crystallographic Data Center
Ian Bruno is the Director of Strategic Partnerships at The Cambridge Crystallographic Data Center, focusing on collaborations in crystallographic data.
Ismael Rivera-Sierra
Director at Davis Library, St.
Ismael Rivera-Sierra is the Director of Davis Library, providing leadership in library services.
Jack McCarthy
Director at Historical Society of Pennsylvania
Jack McCarthy is a Director at the Historical Society of Pennsylvania, managing historical collections and programs.
Jacob Ratfliff
Information Architect / UX Specialist at Management Sciences for Health
Jacob Ratfliff is an Information Architect and UX Specialist at Management Sciences for Health.
Jacqueline Keleher
Electronic Resources/Government Documents Librarian at Southern University at New Orleans - Library
Jacqueline Keleher is the Electronic Resources and Government Documents Librarian at Southern University at New Orleans, managing digital resources and government publications.
James Manasco
Engineering and Physical Sciences Librarian at University of Louisville Libraries
James Manasco serves as the Engineering and Physical Sciences Librarian at the University of Louisville Libraries.
Jayson Felty
Librarian
Jayson Felty is a Librarian, providing information services and research support.
Jennifer Lee
Librarian at University of Calgary
Jennifer Lee is a Librarian at the University of Calgary, providing information services and research support.
Jill Hurst-Wahl
Associate Professor of Practice at Syracuse Univ. iSchool
Jill Hurst-Wahl is an Associate Professor of Practice at Syracuse University's iSchool.
Joe Ryan
Research Visualization Engineer at Center for Statistics and Visualization
Joe Ryan is a Research Visualization Engineer at the Center for Statistics and Visualization.
Jon Bentley
Head of Product Marketing at OpenAthens
Jon Bentley is the Head of Product Marketing at OpenAthens, focusing on access management solutions for libraries.
Joyce Fedeczko
Managing Librarian / Archivist at IFDC
Joyce Fedeczko is the Managing Librarian and Archivist at IFDC, overseeing library and archival services.
Juanita Richardson
Dysart Jones Associates
Juanita Richardson is associated with Dysart Jones Associates.
Julie Clegg
President at Toddington International, Inc.
Julie Clegg is the President of Toddington International, Inc., providing training and consulting in open source intelligence.
Karen Croneis
Associate Professor Emerita at University of Alabama
Karen Croneis is an Associate Professor Emerita at the University of Alabama, with expertise in library and information science.
Karen Krahulik
Associate Dean for Academic Affairs at New York University
Karen Krahulik is the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs at New York University, focusing on academic program development.
Karen McQuillen
Director, Knowledge Services at Educational Testing Service
Karen McQuillen is the Director of Knowledge Services at the Educational Testing Service, overseeing information management services.
Karen Reczek
Program Manager, Standards Information Services at National Institute of Standards and Technology
Karen Reczek is the Program Manager for Standards Information Services at the National Institute of Standards and Technology.
Kate Lawrence
Senior Director, User Research at EBSCO Information Services
Kate Lawrence is the Senior Director of User Research at EBSCO Information Services, focusing on user experience and research.
Kathleen McElhinney
Metadata/Cataloging Librarian at University of South Dakota Libraries
Kathleen McElhinney is the Metadata and Cataloging Librarian at the University of South Dakota Libraries, managing metadata for library resources.
Katie Cuyler
Intelligence Analyst at Bennett Jones
Katie Cuyler is an Intelligence Analyst at Bennett Jones, specializing in competitive intelligence and analysis.
Kevin Messner
Interim Head and Biology Librarian at Miami University, Business, Engineering, Science and Technology Library
Kevin Messner is the Interim Head and Biology Librarian at Miami University's Business, Engineering, Science and Technology Library, supporting biological sciences.
Kim Dority
President at Dority & Associates
Kim Dority is the President of Dority & Associates, providing consulting services in information management and career development.
Laura Leavitt
Head of the Gast Business Library at Michigan State University
Laura Leavitt is the Head of the Gast Business Library at Michigan State University.
Lauri Fennell
Librarian at Temple University
Lauri Fennell is a Librarian at Temple University, supporting academic research and instruction.
Leah McEwen
Chemistry Librarian at Cornell University
Leah McEwen is the Chemistry Librarian at Cornell University, providing specialized support for chemistry research and instruction.
Leah Strudwick
Librarian at University of Toronto
Leah Strudwick is a Librarian at the University of Toronto, supporting academic research and instruction.
Leigh Gallagher
Assistant Managing Editor at Fortune
Leigh Gallagher is an Assistant Managing Editor at Fortune magazine, overseeing business and economic coverage.
Lesley Ellen Harris
CEO at Copyrightlaws.com
Lesley Ellen Harris is the CEO of Copyrightlaws.com, specializing in copyright education and consulting.
Leslie Reynolds
Senior Associate Dean, University Libraries at University of Colorado Boulder
Leslie Reynolds is the Senior Associate Dean of University Libraries at the University of Colorado Boulder, overseeing library operations and services.
Lian Ruan
Director at Illinois Fire Service Institute
Lian Ruan is the Director at the Illinois Fire Service Institute, leading library and information services for fire science.
Liya Deng
Doctoral Student at University of South Carolina
Liya Deng is a Doctoral Student at the University of South Carolina, researching information science.
Lizette Gabriel
Information Services Librarian at Pepperdine University
Lizette Gabriel is an Information Services Librarian at Pepperdine University, providing research assistance and instruction.
Lyndsay Rees-Jones
Professional Trainer & Coach at Real-Time-Release
Lyndsay Rees-Jones is a Professional Trainer and Coach at Real-Time-Release.
Mara Thacker
South Asian Studies Librarian at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Mara Thacker serves as the South Asian Studies Librarian at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
Maria Brahme
Information Services Librarian at Pepperdine University
Maria Brahme is an Information Services Librarian at Pepperdine University, providing research support and instruction.
Mark-Shane Scale
PhD Student/Candidate at Western University (University of Western Ontario)
Mark-Shane Scale is a PhD Candidate at Western University, researching information management and knowledge services.
Martha Rabin
Senior Business Leader at Visa Knowledge Services
Martha Rabin serves as a Senior Business Leader at Visa Knowledge Services.
Martha Roseberry
Virginia Commonwealth University Libraries
Martha Roseberry is associated with the Virginia Commonwealth University Libraries.
Mary Ann Huslig
Research & Liaison Librarian at University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Mary Ann Huslig serves as a Research & Liaison Librarian at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center.
Mary Frances Lembo
Senior Research Librarian at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
Mary Frances Lembo is a Senior Research Librarian at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory.
Mary Martinez-Garcia
Manager, Collection Development at NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS
Mary Martinez-Garcia is the Manager of Collection Development at the National Association of Realtors, overseeing resource acquisitions.
Mary Talley
Principal at TalleyPartners
Mary Talley is the Principal at TalleyPartners, offering consulting services in information management and library operations.
Mary Whittaker
Boeing Company
Mary Whittaker is associated with the Boeing Company, focusing on information risk management.
Matthew McBride
Manager at Science IP
Matthew McBride is a Manager at Science IP, specializing in intellectual property information services.
Maura McGrath
Knowledge Management Specialist at McREL International
Maura McGrath is a Knowledge Management Specialist at McREL International, focusing on managing and disseminating educational research.
Maya Kucij
Research Visualization Engineer
Maya Kucij is a Research Visualization Engineer, specializing in data visualization and analysis.
Michael Qiu
Science and Engineering Librarian at University of Southern California
Michael Qiu is a Science and Engineering Librarian at the University of Southern California, specializing in supporting research and instruction in scientific disciplines.
Mike Moran
President at Mike Moran Group
Mike Moran is the President of the Mike Moran Group, providing consulting services in digital marketing and strategy.
Miranda Hunt
User Research Analyst at EBSCO Information Services
Miranda Hunt is a User Research Analyst at EBSCO Information Services.
Mohamed Mubarak
Past President at SLA Arabian Gulf Chapter
Mohamed Mubarak is the Past President of the SLA Arabian Gulf Chapter, with experience in information management.
Monique Clar
Biomedical Librarian at Universite9 de Montre9al
Monique Clar is a Biomedical Librarian at Universite9 de Montre9al.
Patti Ensor
Manager at CSA Group
Patti Ensor is a Manager at CSA Group, specializing in standards development and information.
Rebecca Vargha
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Rebecca Vargha is affiliated with the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Regina Raboin
Associate Director for Library Education & Research at University of Massachusetts Medical School
Regina Raboin is the Associate Director for Library Education & Research at the University of Massachusetts Medical School, overseeing educational initiatives.
Richard Huffine
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Richard Huffine is associated with the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation.
Richard P Hulser
Chief Librarian and Curator at Natural History Museum Los Angeles County
Richard P Hulser serves as the Chief Librarian and Curator at the Natural History Museum Los Angeles County.
Rindra Ramli
EResources Lead at KAUST
Rindra Ramli serves as the EResources Lead at KAUST.
Rita Ormsby
Information Services Librarian at Baruch College Library, The City University of New York
Rita Ormsby is an Information Services Librarian at Baruch College Library, The City University of New York.
Robert Harington
Associate Executive Director, Publishing at American Mathematical Society
Robert Harington serves as the Associate Executive Director of Publishing at the American Mathematical Society.
Robin Neidorf
Director of Research at FreePint
Robin Neidorf is the Director of Research at FreePint, overseeing research and analysis services.
Ryan Phillips
Information Services Librarian at Baruch College Library, The City University of New York
Ryan Phillips serves as an Information Services Librarian at Baruch College Library, The City University of New York.
Sara Davis
Librarian at Jacobs Engineering Group, Inc.
Sara Davis serves as a Librarian at Jacobs Engineering Group, Inc., providing information services and resources to support engineering projects.
Sara Gonzalez
Physical Sciences, Mathematics & Visualization Librarian at University of Florida Marston Science Library
Sara Gonzalez serves as the Physical Sciences, Mathematics & Visualization Librarian at the University of Florida Marston Science Library.
Sarah Fahy
Librarian at Allen & Overy
Sarah Fahy is a Librarian at Allen & Overy, providing information services in a legal environment.
Sarah Green
Librarian
Sarah Green is a Librarian, providing information services and research support.
Scott A. Carlson
Metadata Coordinator at Rice University
Scott Carlson is the Metadata Coordinator at Rice University, managing metadata for digital collections.
Shawn O'Grady
Digital Fabrication Specialist at University of Michigan
Shawn O'Grady is a Digital Fabrication Specialist at the University of Michigan.
Sheila Bryant
Science/Mathematics Librarian at Michigan State University
Sheila Bryant is the Science/Mathematics Librarian at Michigan State University, specializing in science and mathematics resources.
Sheila Rosenthal
Manager of Library Services at Carnegie Mellon University
Sheila Rosenthal is the Manager of Library Services at Carnegie Mellon University.
Sheryl Rosenthal
Retired
Sheryl Rosenthal is retired.
Shirley Decker-Lucke
Publishing Director, Science and Technology Books at Elsevier
Shirley Decker-Lucke is the Publishing Director for Science and Technology Books at Elsevier, overseeing publishing operations.
Stacey Greenwell
Instructional Design Librarian at University of Kentucky
Stacey Greenwell is an Instructional Design Librarian at the University of Kentucky, focusing on integrating instructional design principles into library services.
Stacy Bruss
Innovation and Engineering Research Librarian at National Institute of Standards and Technology
Stacy Bruss is the Innovation and Engineering Research Librarian at the National Institute of Standards and Technology.
Stuart Bowyer
Manager at SAI Global
Stuart Bowyer is a Manager at SAI Global, focusing on standards and regulatory information services.
Susan Hoover
Research Specialist at Young & Rubicam Group
Susan Hoover is a Research Specialist at Young & Rubicam Group.
Susan Makar
Librarian at US National Institute of Standards & Technology - NIST
Susan Makar is a Librarian at the US National Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), providing information services in standards and technology.
Tallie Casucci
Assistant Librarian at University of Utah
Tallie Casucci is an Assistant Librarian at the University of Utah, specializing in health sciences information.
Teasel Muir-Harmony
Associate Historian at Center for History of Physics at the American Institute of Physics
Teasel Muir-Harmony is an Associate Historian at the Center for History of Physics at the American Institute of Physics, specializing in the history of science.
Thomas Mitri
Regional Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments
Thomas Mitri is a Regional Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, specializing in financial planning services.
Tina Franks
Head, Architecture Library at The Ohio State University
Tina Franks is the Head of the Architecture Library at The Ohio State University, overseeing architecture-related resources.
Travis Warwick
Librarian at University of Wisconsin - Madison
Travis Warwick is a librarian at the University of Wisconsin - Madison, providing information services and support.
Valerie Ryder
Retired
Valerie Ryder is retired.
Valrie Minson
Chair, Marston Science Library at University of Florida
Valrie Minson is the Chair of the Marston Science Library at the University of Florida, leading science library services.
Virginia Mattingly
Cybrarian/Associate Professor of Legal Bibliography at Louis D. Brandeis School of Law
Virginia Mattingly is a Cybrarian and Associate Professor of Legal Bibliography at the Louis D. Brandeis School of Law, specializing in legal information services.
William Cook
Manager, Knowledge Management at ADP
William Cook serves as the Manager of Knowledge Management at ADP.
Yahsin Hsu
Senior Manager at BAIN & COMPANY SE ASIA
Yahsin Hsu is a Senior Manager at BAIN & COMPANY SE ASIA.
Ye Li
Chemistry Librarian at University of Michigan
Ye Li is the Chemistry Librarian at the University of Michigan, providing specialized support for chemistry research and instruction.
Zena Applebaum
Director, Competitive Intelligence at Bennett Jones LLP
Zena Applebaum is the Director of Competitive Intelligence at Bennett Jones LLP, specializing in market analysis and strategic insights.
Event Details
- Date
- June 14-16, 2015
- 3 days
- Location
- 🇺🇸 Boston, United States
- Boston Convention and Exhibition Center
- Pricing
- Varies by tier
- Audience
- Information professionals, librarians, knowledge managers